If you're wondering how to get to Lake Garda, and whether it's easy to reach, don't worry, because in this article we'll explain how to do it.
Getting there is very simple, regardless of where you are in Italy and the mode of transport you choose. Connections to one of Italy's most beautiful gems, Lake Garda, are many, and you have plenty of options between train, plane, bus, or car.
Choose based on how you like to travel. are a people of travelers, so we always recommend traveling as slowly as possible to enjoy the changing landscape kilometer after kilometer. But the final choice is yours alone.
Once you arrive at Lake Garda, reaching every point of interest is a breeze thanks to the ferries available.
So, how to get to Lake Garda? Just find out in the lines of this article!
How to Get to Lake Garda by Bus? Find Out!
Once you arrive at Verona by train, all the towns along the lake's shores can be reached by the extra-urban buses of the ATV company. Not by chance, from Verona Porta Nuova station Verona several buses depart heading to the southern side of the lake, specifically the 162 lines, 163, 164, 165which you can find just a few meters from Verona's Arena.
These lines connect Verona with Garda, passing through Peschiera del Garda, Bardolino, and Lazise. These are the most popular towns on the Veneto side of Lake Garda that you absolutely cannot miss. See for yourself!
Once you arrive in Garda, there is the 484 line if you want to visit Torri del Benaco, Brenzone sul Garda, Malcesine, and Riva del Garda. Small gems of unparalleled beauty where you can take truly original photos!
In the Lake Garda area, numerous . By participating in these events, you will likely make new friends with whom to share passions and interests.
How to Reach Lake Garda by Car from North, East, South, and West?
A famous saying goes: “All roads lead to Rome”, and indeed, by car it is the simplest way to reach Lake Garda.
If you come from the north, exit the A22 motorway at Rovereto Sud tollbooth, only if you are heading to the north and west side of the lake, towards Riva, Torbole, Malcesine, Limone, Gardone, and Salò.
Always use the A22 motorway, but this time exit at Affi tollbooth if you are heading south of Lake Garda. This way you will reach the towns of Garda, Bardolino, Lazise, and Torri del Benaco.
Everything changes if you are heading to Peschiera del Garda, Desenzano, and Sirmione. You will need to get on the A4 motorway, heading towards Milan and exit at one of the following tolls: Peschiera, Sirmione, or Desenzano.
How to Arrive from the East
If you come from the east, it means you are on the A4 Milan – Venice motorway. The exits to remember are Desenzano, if you want to reach the towns on the west shore of the lake, or Sirmione or Peschiera del Garda exits if you want to get to those.
If you need to reach the east side of Lake Garda, take the A22 motorway and exit at Affi tollbooth because you will arrive at Garda, Lazise, Bardolino, and Torri del Benaco. Instead,
exit at Rovereto Sud if your desire is to reach Torbole, Riva, Limone, and all the towns of the upper Lake Garda Reaching the Lake from the South.
Arriving from the south means you will be
on the A22 Brenner – Modena motorway Exit at the Affi tollbooth.
if you are headed to Lazise, Garda, Bardolino, and Torri del Benaco; or at the Rovereto Sud tollbooth if your destinations are Riva, Torbole, Malcesine, and Limone sul Garda. If you want to reach Peschiera, Sirmione, or Desenzano,
take the A4 motorway and then exit at the toll named after the city you want to go to. For example, the Sirmione toll if you want to go to Sirmione. Similarly, if you want to spend your weekend on the southern coast of the lake,
see Salò or Gardone , you will need to get onthe A4 motorway heading towards Milan and exit at the Desenzano tollbooth Arriving from the West.
If you come from the west,
you will be on the A4 Milan – Venice motorway Your exits,.
therefore, will beBrescia East if you intend to reach both the towns on the west shore of the lake , and the entire northern part ofLake Garda If instead you want to reach Sirmione
Desenzano or, Peschiera del Garda , just exit at the tolls with the same names. For the east side of Lake Garda, get on the A22 motorway and exit at Affi.Now pay attention : from the west, especially on weekends, you may encounter heavy.
traffic
which could greatly slow your trip, so to avoid problems, avoid exiting at Brescia East, buttravel on the A22 motorway and exit at Rovereto Sud. You've chosen your destination, and probably your mode of transport too: very good! Before you leave, discover all the events that we in the community organize in the area . These give you the chance to connect with others who share your interests and to form new
friendships If you decide to fly, the most convenient airports to reach Lake Garda are: Orio al Serio in Bergamo,.
just 90 kilometers from Peschiera del Garda; take a bus to Bergamo station and from there another train to Peschiera del Garda;
Valerio Catullo in Verona,
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20 kilometers from Peschiera del Garda; then take bus line 164 from the airport to Garda, then change to line 484 from Garda to Riva del Garda. (Verona transport company – ATV).The bus stops everywhere, fromVeneto
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to Trentino, so don't worry. Anyway, below, we attach a very clear sourceto check lines and schedules. Save this article somewhere so you always have it with you.
The airports just mentioned not suitable for you? No problem, below is a list of other airports in order of distance: Milan Linate, Treviso “A. Canova”
kilometers from Peschiera del Garda; Venice “Marco Polo” airport, 150 kilometers from the lake, and finally:
Milan Malpensa,170 kilometers from Peschiera. These airports are clearly the farthest from our destination, but they have the advantage of allowing you to rent a car, 150 and take a road trip before arriving at the lake. Choosing the plane? Great! Before you leave, take a look at the manyevents organized in the area , which will make your stay at the lake unforgettable.Lake Garda: How to Get There by Train?
If you're wondering how to get to Lake Garda by train, know that the best solution for the Veneto shore is to arrive at Peschiera del Garda railway station . If your goal is to reach the Lombardy shore, you should arrive at the
Desenzano railway station bus
of the ATV transport company,
line 164 which takes you to Garda. If you want to continue tovisit other towns , from Garda.
take bus 484 Choosing the train? Excellent! Now just discover the events organized in the Lake Garda area to add many more emotions to your weekend and meet new people with whom to form wonderful friendships. Extra Bonus (Must Read): How to Get Around Near Lake Garda? Once you're there, you might ask: okay, I've arrived. But now how do I get from one point to another around the lake? We in the community answer every possible need, so here you go. Once you're at Lake Garda, you can takeferries, motorboats,.
hydrofoils, fast catamarans
that will allow you to get from one end of the lake to the other in no time. Take a look at the
Once you're there, you might wonder: okay, I've arrived. But how do I get from one point to another around the lake? Our community answers every possible need you might have, so here’s the help you need.
and happy sailing! Conclusions, Now you have an article to keep with you at all times, like a map, to get to Lake Garda and move around without problems once you're there. So save this article among your favorites and keep it safe., If you want to fully experience the lake, don't underestimate the possibility of discovering all the options for weekends and trips in the area , and all the events organized These are events that we in the community organize weekly, aimed at connecting people from all over
Italy
Right now, you have an article to keep with you at all times, like a map, to reach Lake Garda and get around easily once you're there. So save this article to your favorites and keep it safe.
Have a great trip! , and all the to make your experience the best ever.
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